Yes, they don't want to cannibalize the A7. The NEX 7 replacement will surely arrive in 2015, but that's really a long time to ask folks to wait who were sitting around hoping that time was just around the corner. On the other hand, it's nice that Sony is recognizing they need to put MUCH energy into the FE line. That's probably now the biggest and only hurdle for me to come back to a Sony camera (now that they have apparently figured out AF speed).

Does Sony REALLY believe in this day and age with the world wide economy the way it is that they are going to sell $2,000.00 + bodies and $1,000 + lenses to the masses?? Like how many A99's did they sell. Not a lot. I know it is a good camera but no way they are going to sell them left and right. No wonder Sony is in financial trouble.

Eh, Sony's financial troubles don't apply to its digital imaging division which is one of the bright spots and has been a point of emphasis.

And if you think the days of $1k lenses and $2k bodies are over... Sony wouldn't be in as bad shape as those others. How come you think that a $1400 m43 is fine with several lenses going over $1k?